Reaping the wind turbines: the little town in the Great Dividing Range split by green energy plan

Those born in the small NSW town of Nundle are generally in favour of a new windfarm, while many tree changers object

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In the small town of Nundle, a story of rural change is playing out. The picturesque little New England town of 289 people, nestled in the Great Dividing Range, has traditionally relied on farming and increasingly tourism to keep it ticking over.

The Hills of Gold Wind Farm has reversed the usual expected lines of division. A section of those born and working in the district are generally in favour of the green energy project and the income it may bring, while tree changers or retirees are opposed.